2005 DODGE POWER WAGON brakes

CAUTION!
Adding lights or electrical devices to the headlamp/
park lamp circuit can be accomplished by connecting
to the standard 4-way trailer tow connector located
behind the rear bumper. The maximum current ca-
pacity for the park lamp circuit should not exceed 15
amps total (a typical park lamp bulb can draw from
0.5 to 1.0 amperes of current).
No connections can be made to the headlamp switch
itself, because it is not designed for high current
applications. Connections to the headlamp switch
will cause the exterior lights to malfunction.
CAUTION!
Connect trailer lighting and brakes using factory
harnesses only. Do not cut or splice wiring to the
brake circuits. Use an approved wiring harness con-
nector on the trailer.
Trailer Weight and Trailer Tongue Weight
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) means the weight of the
trailer plus the weight of all cargo, consumables and
equipment loaded on the trailer when in actual under-
way towing condition. The recommended way to mea-
sure GTW is to put your fully loaded trailer on a vehicle
scale. The entire weight of the trailer must be supported
by the scale.
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Insure nylon tubing in these areas has not melted or
collapsed.
Inspect all hose connections such as clamps and cou-
plings to make sure they are secure and no leaks are
present.
Components should be replaced immediately if there is
any evidence of wear or damage that could cause failure.
Brake System
Power Disc Brakes (front and rear)
Disc brakes do not require adjustment; however, several
hard stops during the break-in period are recommended
to seat the linings and wear off any foreign material.
Brake Master Cylinder
The fluid level of the master cylinder should be checked
when performing under the hood service, or immedi-
ately if the brake system warning lamp indicates system
failure.The brake master cylinder has a translucent plastic
reservoir. On the outboard side of the reservoir, there is a
“MAX”dot and an“MIN”dot. The fluid level must be
kept within these two dots. Do not add fluid above the
MAX mark, because leakage may occur at the cap.
With disc brakes the fluid level can be expected to fall as
the brake linings wear. However, an unexpected drop in
fluid level may be caused by a leak and a system check
should be conducted.
Refer to Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts for the correct Fluid type.
376 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Brake Fluid............................ 408
Brake System........................283,376
Anti-Lock........................... 284
Disc Brakes.......................... 376
Hoses.............................. 377
Master Cylinder....................... 376
Parking............................. 282
Warning Light........................ 162
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 70
Bulb Replacement....................... 394
Bulbs, Light............................ 394
Cab Top Clearance Lights.................. 402
Calibration, Compass..................... 127
Camper............................... 148
Capacities, Fluid........................ 406
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine).......................... 359
Power Steering........................ 367Car Washes............................ 389
Carbon Monoxide Warning............72,150,313
Cargo Light............................ 113
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance......... 198
Cassette Tape Player................166,169,172
Catalytic Converter....................313,362
CD Changer......................170,181,187
CD Player..................179,183,185,189,192
Cellular Phone.......................... 90
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 400
Center Lap Belts......................... 44
Center Seat Storage Compartment............ 142
Certification Label....................... 315
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 287
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . 157
Child Restraint.......................... 59
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............63,66
Child Seat............................59,65
Cigar Lighter........................... 140
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Disc Brakes............................ 376
Disposal
Engine Oil........................... 375
Door Ajar............................. 159
Door Locks............................. 18
Door Opener, Garage..................... 130
Drive Belts............................ 360
Driving
Off-Pavement......................... 224
Off-Road............................ 224
Electric Rear Window Defrost..........88,207,211
Electrical Power Outlets................... 139
Electronic Speed Control................... 118
Emergency Brake........................ 282
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 347
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 334
Jacking............................. 338Jump Starting......................... 344
Tow Hooks.......................... 347
Towing............................. 348
Emission Control System Maintenance......... 410
Emission Related Components.............. 364
Engine............................... 352
Air Cleaner.......................... 361
Break-In Recommendations................ 70
Compartment Identification............... 352
Coolant (Antifreeze).................374,407
Exhaust Gas Caution.................... 313
Flooded, Starting...................... 268
Fuel Requirements..................... 406
Oil ...........................356,406,407
Oil Filler Cap......................... 359
Oil Selection.......................358,406
Oil Synthetic......................... 359
Temperature Gauge..................... 160
Equipment Identification Plate.............. 332
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